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Michelle Darmody: How to make this zabaglione trifle — and the mistakes to avoid
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Colm O'Gorman: Festive baked brie in a bread bowl, with cranberry, pecan and rosemary
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Caitríona Redmond: My roasted butternut & sweet potato soup is the perfect big-dinner starter
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Darina Allen: Cookbooks to gift and recipes for smashed potatoes and Christmas fudge

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’Tis the season... to be savvy with the Christmas leftovers 
’Tis the season... to be savvy with the Christmas leftovers 
Chef Conor Spacey believes avoiding food waste over Christmas is possible by planning carefully, storing correctly and using what you have

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Flat-lay of Christmas table setting with chicken, wine and decorations
Darina Allen's go-to Christmas recipes, including her tried-and-tested classic turkey
Enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner with this trusted turkey recipe and the tastiest of festive trimmings, writes Darina Allen

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Great Irish foods: Six artisan food brands to try this Christmas
Great Irish foods: Six artisan food brands to try this Christmas
Georgina Campbell selects some of her favourite artisan brands to make a part of your Christmas tradition

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Caitríona Redmond: My Christmas feast shopping list for a family of four for under €100
Caitríona Redmond: My Christmas feast shopping list for a family of four for under €100
We sent our thrifty food writer to Dunnes Stores, Supervalu, Tesco, Aldi, and Lidl, tasking her with finding a delicious feast to feed a family of four for less than €100. Here’s her shopping list...

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Restaurant review: Kinsale is so lucky to have a dining experience like Rare
S Restaurant review: Kinsale is so lucky to have a dining experience like Rare
Rare dazzles with culinary treasures

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Seafood Made Simple: Why anchovies are a chef's secret weapon to boost flavour
Seafood Made Simple: Why anchovies are a chef's secret weapon to boost flavour
This weekend I’m sharing a simple little snack, perfect for entertaining at this time of year

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Glass of wine and burning candles.
Wine with Leslie: Wine and spirit-themed gifts to give this Christmas
Including are some bottles that taste special and punch well above their price point in terms of quality

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Christmas cake or pudding in festive decoration.
Top 8 alternatives to Christmas pudding to try this festive season
Delectable alternatives to traditional Christmas pudding

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Five classic Christmas dessert recipes from the pastry team at Hayfield Manor
Five classic Christmas dessert recipes from the pastry team at Hayfield Manor
From mince pies to yule log, here are some festive recipes from the team at the five-star hotel

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Different arts of cheese with grape on wooden
How to assemble the perfect Christmas cheeseboard to impress your guests
It’s all about product and presentation, writes Kate Ryan

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Traditional christmas and new year pastry on black wooden board. Flat lay. Copy space.
How to bake a modern Christmas cake if you find traditional cakes too rich
Michelle Darmody shares her recipe for a lighter version of a classic Christmas cake

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Try this recipe for Mark Moriarty's comforting roast ham for Christmas Day dinner
Try this recipe for Mark Moriarty's comforting roast ham for Christmas Day dinner
From Mark’s roast ham to two gorgeous gratins, let the oven do all the hard work this Christmas Day

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Restaurant review: Dublin 2's Unicorn proves that sometimes, nostalgia is what it used to be
Restaurant review: Dublin 2's Unicorn proves that sometimes, nostalgia is what it used to be
"No politicians this time (they were all out canvassing), but the simple decor, the hubbub and the animated conversations throughout the room were all comfortingly familiar."

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Seafood Made Simple: Capers sourced closer to home feel so satisfying
Seafood Made Simple: Capers sourced closer to home feel so satisfying
"A typical accompaniment to seafood and a store cupboard must, these briny buds are preserved by way of salt and vinegar."

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Family Christmas dinner for a celebration with red wine and cheers.
Say cheers: Leslie Williams shares the ultimate Christmas drinks guide
Choosing the perfect wines this Christmas need not be complicated, says Leslie Williams

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Starters orders: Soup and brown bread recipes from The Old Spot for your Christmas feast
Starters orders: Soup and brown bread recipes from The Old Spot for your Christmas feast
Chef Mark Ahessy of gastropub The Old Spot shares some of his popular recipes from The Old Spot Cookbook

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Champagne or sparkling wine with tangerines for Christmas. Festive concept. Mimosa cocktail
How to make a zingy Christmas morning Mimosa cocktail for breakfast or brunch
Freshly squeezed juice is key

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Breakfast of champions: Five delicious recipes to start Christmas Day indulgently
Breakfast of champions: Five delicious recipes to start Christmas Day indulgently
Tuck in to these flavour-packed breakfast treats from Graham Herterich's new book, Cook

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

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From Advent calendars to zesty cocktails, here's the A-Z of Christmas food
Bring on the seasonal nostalgia with luxury eats and festive treats, writes Ali Dunworth

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Take five: Festive food swaps to cater for all tastes
Take five: Festive food swaps to cater for all tastes
Think outside the box for local, healthier, and dietary-specific festive food options

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Cheers to this Christmas party!
Wine with Leslie: Get your wine online this Christmas
"The grandfather of all the online shops is of course WineOnline.ie, who began selling online when 99% of the country had no access to the internet and those that did connected via telephone line."

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Christmas gift guide: Food and drink gift inspiration from our food writer
Christmas gift guide: Food and drink gift inspiration from our food writer
Tasty tours, wine expertise, Irish-made cookbooks and the soft winter's apple

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Restaurant review: Dublin's 2 Caribou is a hit for food, drink and attitude
Restaurant review: Dublin's 2 Caribou is a hit for food, drink and attitude
"Caribou replaced the much loved P.Macs and has been given a full makeover with a gorgeous mid-century modern feel — after two Westmalle Tripel (9.5% abv) you might think you were in Copenhagen in the 1960s."

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Seafood Made Simple: Savour the flavour of Irish seaweed
Seafood Made Simple: Savour the flavour of Irish seaweed
This weekend’s recipe is fabulous way to cook root vegetables. Encased in a seaweed-flavoured salt crust, this method both bakes and steams the vegetable while sealing in all its natural juices. 

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

New initiative sees coffee shops open late in Cork city
New initiative sees coffee shops open late in Cork city
The ‘Coffee House Lates’ initiative saw select independent coffee shops across the city transform into vibrant social hubs

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

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Top 8: Our annual Christmas mince pie survey — a fruitful endeavour
"We must ensure that bakers, new and well-established, will be here ‘ag an am seo arís’ by supporting them. With escalating costs and staffing problems, they need us more than ever."

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

The deep fried dish taking Cork by storm: Here’s where you can order the viral ‘wrappo’
The deep fried dish taking Cork by storm: Here’s where you can order the viral ‘wrappo’
A frenzy of excitement to taste Cork city’s first ‘wrappo’ had people flocking to Ying’s Palace on the northside of the city last week

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Glass of red wine on the hills of Tuscany in Italy.
Wine with Leslie: The best of Burgundy from Ireland's wine dealers
"There is something incomparable and rather profound about the way Pinot Noir (and Chardonnay) based wines can taste when sourced from a good producer on a good site in the Côte d’Or or even the Côte Chalonnaise."

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Midweek Meals: Warm and comforting soups for the winter cold
Midweek Meals: Warm and comforting soups for the winter cold
We're well and truly into the winter months now - here's five warm and cosy bowls you can make at home

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Restaurant Review: Having a good Thyme in Athlone's Michelin-Bibbed eatery
Restaurant Review: Having a good Thyme in Athlone's Michelin-Bibbed eatery
"Chef-proprietor John Coffey’s cooking is modern Irish, following a similar playbook to the likes of Derry Clarke (formerly of L’Ecrivain) — seasonal top quality Irish ingredients cooked with classical French and Italian flair."

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

Lemons on grey wooden background
Citrus fresh: Zest up your life with zingy seasonal fruits
Take advantage of the health-boosting nutrients in citrus fruits while savouring their sweet, sour, and bitter flavours

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Cups of wine on a table in front of a fire
Wine with Leslie: Bottles and tipples to tide you over through winter
"I can envision myself on a desert island and if I had to pick one style of wine to be my comfort while I await rescue I think I might pick sherry."

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

First look inside Cork city's newest burger joint opening this weekend
First look inside Cork city's newest burger joint opening this weekend
The Hungry Hippo Burger Bar & Grill is an exciting addition to the culinary offering in Cork city

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Midweek Meals: 5 vegan versions of old favourites — that don't hold back on taste
Midweek Meals: 5 vegan versions of old favourites — that don't hold back on taste
Veganuary might be a while off yet, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't get stuck into these comfort-food faves

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Restaurant review: Lennan's Yard is a million-euro dining experience
Restaurant review: Lennan's Yard is a million-euro dining experience
"Named for Willam Lennan, a saddler who had a workshop on Dawson Street in the 1800s, it is difficult to get a grip on the extent of the space as it goes back further than you would think possible, and extends over a number of floors."

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

Seafood Made Simple: Vodka is my key ingredient in this deep-fried haddock recipe
Seafood Made Simple: Vodka is my key ingredient in this deep-fried haddock recipe
"Borrowing from the fried foods I adore from Asia, I like to use a mixture of flours and starches to produce a crisp and dry batter."

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

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Top 8: Get your Christmas party going with the cream of fancy crackers
"Try unusual pairings of sweet biscuits with cheese to mix things up. A good shortbread or oatmeal biscuit is excellent with cheddar."

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Father and son having red wine in park
Wine with Leslie: Passing the love for wine down the generations
"I had a brilliant chat with a young South African winemaker Alex McFarlane in September last, and it gave me hope..."

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Seafood Made Simple: Saltfish is this soup's secret ingredient
Seafood Made Simple: Saltfish is this soup's secret ingredient
"Traipsing through the English Market as a young reluctant fish eater, I wondered why anyone would consider eating these petrified fillets of fish strewn out over the counter."

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

Restaurant review: One Ballsbridge could be the one to fill an infamous dining space
Restaurant review: One Ballsbridge could be the one to fill an infamous dining space
"Personally I think the idea of a cursed location is occasionally true, but it is more often a myth — if a restaurant is good enough and the prices are right, success should follow."

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

Fun Dates Filled with Laughter
Wines with Leslie: A look at some lesser-spotted white wines
"I’m mostly drinking textured richer white wines at the moment, the kind of creamy wines to match tostadas piled with crab meat, or textured dry whites to match sole, or turbot fried in butter and herbs (the pan deglazed with white wine of course)."

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Showcasing Ireland's top-quality fish, seafood producers, and chefs
Showcasing Ireland's top-quality fish, seafood producers, and chefs
Food Writing Award for Irish Examiner columnist Caroline Hennessy

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Sustainable food: Learn how to grow it yourself at Ballymaloe 
Sustainable food: Learn how to grow it yourself at Ballymaloe 
Trailblazers Darina Allen and Karen O’Donohoe are teaching students about climate-positive and sustainable food production at Ballymaloe Organic Farm School

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Healthy food: organic roots, legumes and tubers still life.
Midweek Meals: Get to the root of good food with these 5 winter veg recipes
The nights have officially drawn in - and cosy ingredients like carrots, parsnips, cabbage, potatoes and celeriac are in season

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Restaurant review: It is pleasing to see Richmond doing just fine
Restaurant review: It is pleasing to see Richmond doing just fine
Rich pickings at affordable prices

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024

Seafood Made Simple: Smoked haddock risotto is a comforting family meal
Seafood Made Simple: Smoked haddock risotto is a comforting family meal
This weekend’s recipe is a dish I love to make at home

Sat, 02 Nov, 2024

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